Who's who, and what they do. 

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(Especially written for those students that think it just happens!)

Theatrical Producer   

Person or company that fund and organise the production

Company Manager     (CSM)responsible for budgeting and overseeing

Director

overall responsibility for the performance. Interprets the script .Guides the Cast and Technical departments

 Musical DirectorAsk Mr Dyer

MusiciansAsk Mr Dyer
Choreographerdevising, teaching and rehearsing Dance,based on the Director's vision Head Boy/Girlresponsible for extra-rehearsing of routines. Companyactor's that dance,...or is it dancers that act?
Stage Manager (DSM)"runsthe book" from the prompt corner.blocking, plotting, in charge of rehearsals & marking out rehearsal space, performance and liasing with all departments ASMsassistant stage-managers.usually also assist Props Dept. (they are usually found in most places at the same time)

Acting ASMsActors who help other departments

 CrewScene shifters
Fliesscenery fliers
Set Designer

artistically interpreting/designing set to meet director's vision; via model and scale drawings .
Master Carpenter

Turns designers scale drawings into reality.

Construction teamthe people who make the set, includes range of skills from carpentry, welding & fibre-glass work
Scenic ArtistsScenery painters, faux-finishers and Signwriters. Adding texture/depth to flats and backcloths
Set DressersImproving set by adding sundries
Props MistressCompiling, making, sourcing props, responsible for Master-Props List
ASMsmaking,sourcing props
Costume Designer

responsible for overall look of the cast, with detailed descriptions/drawings of everyone that appears on-stage

 

 

 Wardrobe Mistress

Turns the costume designs into reality. Vast knowledge of dress-making and Stage Fabric. Includes wigs

 

 Costume makingWardrobe Staff

Dressers/Maintenanceresponsible for wardrobe during performances
Make-upbased on the costume designer's brief, can include latex/putty work
Costume HirersWardrobe staff or ASMs
Lighting 

Designer

Detailed drawings of lights, states, colours and effects for performance. Based on director's brief and liasing with Set Designer

 Chief Electrician   

Responible in the theatre for overseeing all eectrical aspects

 

 

 Lighting OperatorUsually called Board Op. Runs the lighting from the "lighting box"cued by the DSM
ElectriciansRigging, focusing and Gelling the lanterns. Maintenance.
Follow-spot OperatorsCued from the DSM.
Sound
Compilation
Sound Operator/Mixer
Sound Technicians

FOH ManagerResponsible for every public area in the building. Informs DSM when Audience are all in.

 Box OfficeTicket Sales
Theatre FOH Staff
Publicity

Design team for posters,programmes and merchandising

 Design

Programme Compilation

Advertising

Printing

Distribution